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Episode Date: March 16, 2026

UKs SNL Premieres with Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, and Riz Ahmed as Hosts The UK is set to debut its own version of Saturday Night Live on Sky One, with Tina Fey kicking off the premiere on March 21st. Jamie Dornan and Riz Ahmed will follow as hosts on March 28th and April 4th, respectively, accompanied by Wolf Alice and Kasabian as musical guests. Tina Fey, who started as a writer in 1997 and later became the first female head writer, will executive produce the series alongside Lorne Michaels. Seth Meyers, another SNL alum, has been assisting the UK team. However, not everyone is convinced, with comedian John Oliver expressing skepticism about replicating SNLs unique energy. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/10afba65ee7b4177

From Hollywood to the world, this is entertainment and celebrity news today. The UK is getting its own version of Saturday Night Live, launching on Sky One. Tina Fey kicks it off as host for the premiere episode on March 21st, with English rock band Wet Leg, performing as musical guests. Next week, Irish actor Jamie Dornan takes the hosting reins on March 28th, joined by Wolf Alice. Then on April 4th, London-born Oscar winner Riz Ahmed, host the third show, featuring. Kassavian. Tina Fay got her start on the original SNL as a writer back in 1997. She became the first female headwriter two years later, joined the cast in 2000, and co-anchored weekend update until leaving in 2006 for her own show. S&L creator Lauren Michaels is

executive producing the new series. Seth Myers, another alum, has been helping the UK team get ready. Not everyone is sold on the idea, though. Comedian John Oliver called it a tough challenge, saying SNL has a one-of-a-kind energy that's hard to bring across the pond. This story is made possible by our sponsor, Your Pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.